Synonyms

include

American

[in-klood] / ɪnˈklud /

verb (used with object)

included, including

to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element.

The so-called “complete breakfast” in this ad included juice, milk, cereal, toast, eggs, and bacon.
The anniversary edition of the game will include the expansion packs and DLC.

Synonyms:

embody

Antonyms:

omit, exclude
to place in an aggregate, class, category, or the like: Hawks and eagles are included in the family “Accipitridae.”

Please include me in any future discussions.
Hawks and eagles are included in the family “Accipitridae.”
to contain as a subordinate element; involve as a factor: Schooling should include friendship, fun, and laughter, in addition to rigorous study.

Our comprehensive approach to health includes such aspects as resilience, resources, and quality of life.
Schooling should include friendship, fun, and laughter, in addition to rigorous study.

include British

/ ɪnˈkluːd /

verb

to have as contents or part of the contents; be made up of or contain
to add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
to contain as a secondary or minor ingredient or element

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Related Words

Include, comprehend, comprise, embrace imply containing parts of a whole. To include is to contain as a part or member, or among the parts and members, of a whole: The list includes many new names. To comprehend is to have within the limits, scope, or range of references, as either a part or the whole number of items concerned: The plan comprehends several projects. To comprise is to consist of, as the various parts serving to make up the whole: This genus comprises 50 species. Embrace emphasizes the extent or assortment of that which is included: The report embraces a great variety of subjects.

Other Word Forms

includable adjective
includible adjective
preinclude verb (used with object)
reinclude verb (used with object)
unincludable adjective
unincludible adjective

Etymology

Origin of include

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin inclūdere “to shut in,” equivalent to in- in- ² + -clūdere, combining form of claudere “to shut”; close

Example Sentences

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Power dynamics are complex, and they can be subtle, and even include things like passwords.

From MarketWatch

“General manager John Spytek will lead all football operations in close collaboration with Tom Brady,” Davis said in a statement, “including the search for the club’s next head coach.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Within minutes the computer had produced a first draft that included the findings of fact that had taken his team weeks to produce.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hundreds of Mani's family and friends, including some of the biggest names of British 1980s and 90s music, gathered at Manchester Cathedral for his funeral on 22 December.

From BBC

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